2. The right Tough Mudder shirts

If you want to feel as less mud as possible on your skin, and avoid little scratches at all cost, we strongly recommend wearing a long sleeve shirt!

But don't be surprised if you sweat like a pig if it's a really warm day 😉

However, if you're no sissy, you should definitely base your decision on the temperature.

On a warm day (60 ° and above) we recommend wearing a tank top or a short-sleeve shirt. Those will dry the quickest, and they are very comfortable – you’ll hardly feel them. After washing the shirt, it’ll be as good as new.

Should the weather gods have a bad day and you have to run when it’s below 60 ° and/or rainy, then you should go with a long sleeve shirt that will keep your body warm.

3. The right Tough Mudder shorts

In moderate to warm temperatures, we recommend wearing shorts. They provide more comfort, and long pants would be too warm. Some Mudders prefer to wear shorts that are a little longer and protect the knees.

If you have to run your Tough Mudder in cold weather, long pants might be an alternative, too. The cold is an enemy you mustn’t underestimate, and you should prevent your body from hypothermia.

Of course, you should wear functional clothing, not something people wear in Siberia 😉

5. The right Tough Mudder running socks

When running 12 miles, don’t cheap out on running socks.

A triathlete told us to wear two pairs of socks to prevent blisters and use the created friction to automatically dry the socks faster. We can’t tell you for sure whether it actually helped or not, but it didn’t hurt 😉

Try both options during your preparation phase and go with the one you like most.

Whether you should pick long or short socks depends on your personal preference. Even though long socks increase blood flow, most runners wear short socks.